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Healthcare Assistant Job Description Job title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Purpose of job: The Community Healthcare Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to palliative and end of life patients in their own homes and community settings under the supervision of a registered nurse. Location: Lawrence Nurses office and patients own homes.

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- To provide appropriate clinical support to palliative care patients and their families or carers within their own homes as directed by the Nurse Coordinator on duty.
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- To monitor patients condition and report changes to the Nurse Coordinator and Community Nursing Teams where appropriate.
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- To support nutritional needs including helping with feeding when required.
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- To wash, dress and provide general personal hygiene care.
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- To support the emotional needs of the patient and their family or carer.
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- To assist with mobility, transfers and the use of mobility aids, ensuring equipment is used safely and reported if faulty.
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- To recognise any changes in the patients condition and report to the Nurse Coordinator.
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- To assist with any clinical tasks in accordance with training.
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- To provide support to patients with palliative or end of life care needs.
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- To maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records.
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- To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and the wider healthcare team.
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- To support a safe,



transparent and concise handover after visits.
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- To follow infection prevention and control measures.
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- To adhere to safeguarding policies for vulnerable adults.
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- To work within professional boundaries, seeking advice as needed.
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- To work within the laid down protocols and guidelines to deliver care as specified in the Charitys policies and procedures.
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- To demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
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- At all times and to all people act as an ambassador of Lawrence Nurses.
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- Lawrence Nurses operates a no-smoking policy.
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- The post holder should either be a non-smoker or be prepared not to smoke anywhere when on LN business.
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- To adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the Charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
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- To uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Charity into disrepute.
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- To promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity within the Charity.
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- This job description is not exhaustive.
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- It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the Charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.
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- Please note this role does include both day and night shifts.
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